Hi, and thanks so much for coming by!

My name is Mildred and 20 years ago I adopted the screen name “BlueAlhena” when I joined DeviantArt. And even though I have been happily writing and drawing since then, I´ve never been able to pursue art with the commitment and dedication I would have wanted.

Right now I am trying to make up for the lost time and finally writing and illustrating the stories that I would love to find in books.
Since I returned to Art and Writing I have been making small but significant steps towards my goal: One of my fantasy short stories has been published in an international publication and one of my illustrations has been picked to be published by an international magazine.

Why Fantasy?

I have loved fantasy and stories since I was a young child. My favorite reading themes (when I was not studying) were fairy tales and mythology, and I loved illustrated books. Little by little that love turned into something more: I started to learn about the historical and anthropological roots of those seemingly innocent fairy tales and ancient myths.

I started to take an interest in dark fantasy, alternate retellings and different points of view.

I usually write and create art with elements of Sci Fi, Mythology, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy, and have some experience creating fiction, non fiction and scientific essays.

Why could you enjoy following this journey?

If you enjoy Fantasy related stories, especially from a non-traditional perspective (e.g. an emphasis in the mythological or dark origins of fairy tales) and if you love Sci Fi (especially Solarpunk) you could definitely enjoy my work.

I am currently uploading my published and unpublished fantasy and Sci Fi short stories here, as well as the beta-versions of both my Fantasy Novella "Uaine´s Memories" and its sequel.

I am also working towards creating story-focused or "storyteller" art. While I mostly work with traditional media (as markers, colored pencils and watercolors) I also work with digital tools.

Me? I am on this journey because I want to reach a point where I am able to create illustrated storybooks and works of fiction that I would have loved to encounter as I was growing up.

Why Patreon?

Patreon is an excellent way to support people that create content that you love.
Patreon empowers creators of all kinds, and gives us tools to reach and connect with more people, and eventually, (hopefully) helping us to gain a sustainable income. Having more patrons would mean having more resources to dedicate myself full-time to create stories and illustrations.

A little more about me.

I'm a self-taught artist from México. I was born in La Paz, Baja California Sur, and I have lived in 5 different cities over the World. I currently live with my husband and two cats in the Netherlands. (Since only just a few months ago!)

When I am not drawing or writing stories, I am probably reading mythology, fantasy novels or science fiction. I also enjoy cooking and baking, and I adore astronomy, coffee and cats.